Using an economic footprint analysis, this report quantifies the contribution of beer to the Canadian and provincial economies. The report also analyzes regional supply chains, and measures the fiscal contribution of beer consumption to governments.

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The beer economy supports 1 out of every 100 jobs in Canada and generates $5.8 billion in government revenues in the form of product, income, and corporate taxes.

The brewing industry is over three times larger than the wineries and distilleries industries combined.

Beer’s supply chain stretches across the country. Beer consumption in one province supports jobs in many other provinces along its supply chain.

The industries that support the beer industry generate multiplier effects. For every $1 spent on beer in Canada, $1.12 in GDP is generated across the country.

Increasing Canadian beer exports by $10 million would result in a $10.54-million boost to GDP and would support 70 jobs.

A good review of the economic footprint and breakdown for the brewing industry in Canada. However, would have also appreciated some analysis of the economic impacts of monopoly sellers on the industry (Brewers' Retail in Ontario, for instance).